Heath Straka
Información
Heath Straka es un socio del Grupo de Práctica de Lesiones Personales de Axley. El abogado Straka tiene casi 20 años de experiencia en litigar disputas civiles. Su práctica se centra en representar a individuos que han sido perjudicados por la conducta negligente o imprudente de otros.
El abogado Straka también se ocupa de las reclamaciones de seguros de mala fe, así como de otros litigios. Ha tenido juicios con jurado en Wisconsin tanto en el tribunal estatal como en el federal. Además de manejar numerosos juicios civiles por jurado, el abogado Straka ha argumentado con éxito dos casos ante la Supreme Court of Wisconsin.
Además de su experiencia general en litigios civiles, el abogado Straka también se encarga de litigios complejos y acciones colectivas que involucran grandes disputas, incluyendo violaciones de salarios. Estos casos han sido presentados contra algunas de las corporaciones más grandes del país y han resultado en más de $ 40 millones en recuperaciones.
A lo largo de los años, también ha asesorado a empleadores pequeños y medianos en disputas de empleados y cómo cumplir con los manuales de sus empleados. El manejo de ambos lados de las disputas laborales le ha proporcionado al abogado Straka una gran visión al asesorar a un negocio, así como a un empleado que ha sido objeto de una injusticia.
El abogado Straka también cree firmemente en retribuir a su comunidad y su profesión. Él es el actual presidente de la Asociación de Justicia de Wisconsin, una asociación estatal de abogados litigantes. Habla español con fluidez y ha disfrutado como voluntario en el Dane Dane County Bar Association para servicios legales que no hablan inglés. El abogado Straka también es oradora invitada frecuente en la facultad de la University of Wisconsin Law School para diversas clases y proyectos de litigación.
Fuera de su profesión, ha disfrutado entrenar al hockey juvenil y al fútbol durante los últimos 25 años. También ha servido en muchas juntas locales para deportes y otras empresas comunitarias. El abogado Straka está casado, y juntos, él y su esposa, Kim, están criando a tres niños y dos perros.
Educación
J.D., University of Wisconsin-MadisonB.A., Spanish and International Relations, University of Wisconsin-Madison
Participación y Reconocimiento
Participación:
- Miembro, State Bar of Wisconsin
- Miembro, Dane County Bar Association
- Miembro, American Association for Justice
- Miembro, Wisconsin Association for Justice
- Presidente, 2018
- Presidente-Electo, 2017
- Vicepresidente, 2016
- Tesorero, 2015
- Secretario, 2014
- James E. Doyle American Inn of Court
- Madison Patriots Youth Hockey Association
- Miembro de la Junta Directiva, 2012-2016
- Presidente, 2013-2015
- Madison Festivals, Inc.
- Miembro de la Junta Directiva, 2009-2015
Reconocimiento:
- Named a Top Rated Class Action & Mass Torts Attorney on the Wisconsin Super Lawyers List
- Named a top Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs Lawyer by The Best Lawyers in America©
- Named Nation’s Top 1% by National Association of Distinguished Counsel
Éxitos del Cliente
$750,000 to a woman severely injured in a car accident caused by a drunk driver
$2.2 million to the surviving spouse of a man killed in a head-on collision car crash
$3.75 million to a developmentally disabled man who was rendered a paraplegic in a van / semi accident
Successfully litigated a sexual harassment and sexual discrimination case on behalf of a female carpenter.
Successfully resolved a case involving a severe crash between a semi and a car that resulted in serious injuries to the driver of the car.
Successfully resolved a negligent supervision case that resulted in the death of a young boy.
Litigated and resolved various misrepresentation and misappropriation claims against a business client involved in the non-emergent medical transport industry.
Successfully litigated a motorcycle versus car accident case for a man who suffered a closed head injury.
Successfully litigated a case involving a woman who was bitten by a cat and had to undergo a series of rabies shots.
Successfully litigated a motor vehicle crash case for $500,000 involving an elderly man who suffered injuries to his lungs.
Successfully litigated a bicycle accident case for an individual who was severely injured by a door being opened by a parked car.
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Heath was incredibly kind, patient, and supportive. This was my first experience with a motor vehicle accident and he & his team (Elaine especially was very helpful) walked me through every step. Having a team like this on my side made an unpleasant experience a whole lot more tolerable. I would not hesitate to recommend him to family or friends if they were to need an attorney.
Heath is deliberate and attentive, and worked hard to obtain a fair settlement. In addition, he is experienced and resourceful. I would recommend him as a personal injury lawyer.
I’m not really one to write reviews online but he did good by me and helped me through a tough time. Heath did a great job. He cared for me and my well being and that stuck with me throughout the entire process. It was clear that is what was first priority to him and that left me with a good feeling. I would definitely go back to him if I need to.
Attorney Heath Straka is the definition of «Professionalism»: competent, experienced, well versed, proficient and an excellent communicator. He handled my case in a very efficient and skillful manner with added compassion for my situation. I would highly recommend him in the future to any of my associates, family or friends. He did an excellent job on my behalf.